Life is full of challenges. Some see these as barriers, and some see them as opportunities. How do you choose to face challenges? How do …
Facing the Challenge
coaching competencies
Coach or Mentor?
Often people wonder, Do I want a coach, or, do I want a mentor? Understanding the difference is essential for making this call. A mentor …
Coaching Competencies Empower Clients
In the last blog, empower and empowerment were defined and then explored as part of coaching. Coach training involves a paradigm shift from giving solutions …
Coaching for Postgraduates
by Charlotte Johnson The life of a postgraduate student is far different from an undergrad. Postgraduate programs are challenging, and the courses can be overwhelming. US …
Business Coaching Example
Here is an example of a business coaching engagement using models, processes, and the coaching competencies. Imagine you are starting a coaching engagement with a …
Being a Respectful Coach
Being a Respectful Coach By Cathy Liska What does it mean to be respectful as a coach? Respect includes respecting yourself and respecting others. Respect …
Assertiveness Techniques
By Pete Liska https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteliska/ Clear, direct language is respectful and a coaching competency. During coach training for my Certified Professional Coach certification, we learned say …
Note-taking and Coaching Competencies
Note-taking and Coaching Competencies By Cathy Liska As a surface level consideration, having the notes from coaching sessions sets the coach up to effectively apply …